Wednesday
Week A – Stage 1
Welcome to Wednesday!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
a workbook
pencils
counters, dried beans or pasta
Care and Connect – caring for yourself, your family and your friends
Deep breathing
Let's get started!
Today we are going to try a breathing exercise.
Breathe in for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
Breathe out for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
You can do this to help yourself calm down and focus at any time.
English
You will need:
Characters
Today we're going to learn more about characters.
Watch the video to learn about today's activities.
'Big Rain Coming' instructions
Duration: 0:57
Reading together
Today we're going to learn more about characters.
Listen to 'Big Rain Coming'.
After listening to the story:
What words in the book that tell you about Old Stephen's looks (appearance)?
Draw and label Old Stephen.
What is one question you would ask Old Stephen?
'Big Rain Coming' by Katrina Germein
Duration: 3:47
Is this too hard?
Listen to 'Big Rain Coming'.
Draw Old Stephen.
Tell a friend or family member 3 interesting things about Old Stephen.
Is this too easy?
Old Stephen knew big rain was coming. How did he know?
What time of the year do you think this story is set? How do you know?
Draw what you would do during this time of the year.
Describing characters
Let's have a go at describing a character.
Let's learn some more about character.
The 'moustache man'
Duration: 0:31
Look at the picture of the ‘moustache man’.
If you had to guess...
what clothes do you think he would wear?
what would he eat?
where might he live?
Draw a picture of 'moustache man' in your workbook.
Is this too hard?
Tell someone what clothes you think Moustache Man might wear.
Draw a picture of the 'moustache man' with these clothes.
Is this too easy?
What do you think Moustache Man would eat, wear and where would he live?
Explain why you think this.
Draw a picture of Moustache Man with these items and label.
Brain break
Let's recharge!
It’s time for a brain break so we can recharge for some more learning!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
Brain break
Duration: 1:13
Sight words
Focus words: because, by, have
We are learning to read and write words quickly. Let's practise some more!
Today, we will learn the words:
because
by
have.
High frequency sight words
Duration: 13:37
Education Live
Animals of the week
Today we are joined by some meerkats and a binturong from Mogo Wildlife Park. Watch the videos to learn more about these amazing animals!
Mathematics
You will need:
Number warm up
Let's start with a fun maths warm up!
Watch the video to learn more about numbers!
Numberblocks – Ride the rays
Duration: 11:32
Playing handfuls
Let's think about different ways we can add numbers!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
You will need:
counters, dried beans or dried pasta
a pencil
your workbook.
Hint! The instructions are also below in case you need them.
Handfuls
Duration: 3:26
Instructions
Take a handful of counters (or dried beans or pasta).
Hold the objects in your hand and imagine how many you have.
Write down your estimate.
Describe what that collection might look like by visualising and imagining.
Organise your collection so that someone can determine how many items there are by looking and thinking.
An example for the number 18
Tell a family member or friend:
How many did you have altogether? How do you know?
How have you organised your collection?
Did you have more or less than you guessed (estimation)?
What do you think is the best way to organise your collection?
PDHPE
You will need:
Healthy foods
Let's learn about healthy foods!
Living things eat food to live and grow.
Food is important for our bodies.
It gives us energy to exercise and play.
It also keeps our bones and teeth strong.
Healthy foods
Duration: 1:02
Watch the video about the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Duration: 1:39
Healthy eating poster
Let's look more closely at the poster.
Look at the poster.
The circle is divided into 5 groups. Each part shows different everyday foods. It is also important to drink lots of water!
What foods on the poster are not in the Healthy Eating circle? I can see fats and oils. What can you see?
These foods are called sometimes foods.What sometimes foods do you like to eat?
What is the difference between everyday foods and sometimes foods?
Remember: sometimes foods are not bad, but they are not something you should have every day. You might have them at parties, once a week or on holidays.
'Everyday' foods and 'sometimes' foods
We are going to put food into categories.
Fold your paper in half.
On one half, write the heading 'Everyday foods'.
On the other half, write the heading 'Sometimes foods'.
Write or draw 5 foods under each heading.
Hint: You can look in the fridge, kitchen or a shopping catalogue for ideas!
Check-in survey – PDHPE
Answer the questions below about the activity you just did.
Virtual Excursion
Get ready – we're going on a virtual excursion!
Pirate School!
Watch the clip to learn how to become a pirate! Learn how to:
speak like a pirate
dress like a pirate
dance like a pirate
find treasure!
Pirate School
Duration: 17:51
For those who like a challenge!
Think you've got what it takes to be a pirate? We've got some activities to test your pirate skills!
Ask an adult to help you complete the activities on the Sea Museum website.
Virtual Excursion
How do you feel about today's learning?